Milton Sands

Kirkcudbright

Flounder at Milton Sands · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Friday morning
06:30–09:30
74Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight NNE 8 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Ross Bay4.3 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DawnFeed day and night.
Tide size: Mid tidesSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light NNE 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.8°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–19:30
72Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight NW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Ross Bay4.3 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DuskFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light NW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.9°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday evening
17:30–20:30
72Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight SSW 8 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Ross Bay4.3 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DuskFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light SSW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.8°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tonight
00:30–03:30
69Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight NNE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Ross Bay4.3 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DarkFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light NNE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.3°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tuesday afternoon
16:00–18:30
69Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight SE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Ross Bay4.3 km
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DuskFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light SE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.1°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score

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